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Author: Annemarie Dooling

Annemarie Dooling has focused on building community around information for 15 years, both independently and in national newsrooms. She studies happiness and information systems at the University of Pennsylvania and writes about culture.

3/20/2026

Creators take part in Sunshine Week by telling their audiences how to file FOIAs

The Spring 2026 NCC fellows experimented with public record requests to strengthen their work.
2/18/2026

Meet the trainers for the Spring 2026 Trusted Creator fellowship

Based on feedback from last year, and new needs applicants mentioned, this year’s class will focus more on safety and security than previous workshops, both for the creators and their communities.
2/17/2026

The inverted pyramid isn’t dead—it just looks different on TikTok

Let’s look at some of the ways creators have adapted the inverted pyramid utilizing the communication skills of distribution platforms in 2026.
2/4/2026

5 things we learned from running our first creator fellowship

Experimentation is built into the core of NCC, and I’m using those notes and discoveries from last year to help drive an even better experience for our creators in 2026.
1/29/2026

Starting a newsletter when you’re a video creator

Given the changes to TikTok, a lot of creators are wondering if there’s a future there, and are considering diversifying their distribution methods. It’s a stark reality of our Internet that the platforms we use to connect with people can…